Our Company

In 2019, Karl-Christian Storz took over the management of the KARL STORZ family company, and he has been ambitiously setting the sails ever since. Having spent many years in various roles at KARL STORZ, the physicist represents the third generation at the helm of the medical technology company.

Karl-Christian Storz is prioritizing the expansion of global business activities and the future-oriented digitalization of products and services. To this end, he is pushing for a user-centric approach and is optimally preparing processes, structures, and the entire company for the future.

Teamwork and cooperation are essential to him. His leadership style is based on clearly defined values, open-mindedness, and a passion for the healthcare industry.

Stefan Ort ist seit 2016 bei KARL STORZ. Als Syndikusrechtsanwalt und mit einer großen Leidenschaft für Recht & Compliance ist er dafür verantwortlich, dass KARL STORZ sich zielsicher durch ein hochreguliertes Umfeld im Einklang mit allen rechtlichen Anforderungen bewegt. Als Chief Operating Officer übernimmt er seit Ende April 2024 zudem weitere Tätigkeiten innerhalb von KARL STORZ.

Er legt besonderen Wert darauf, dass sich die Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter mit ihrer Arbeit identifizieren und als Team zusammenarbeiten. In seiner Freizeit treibt er gerne Sport und beschäftigt sich mit Musik. 

Bringing in expertise stemming from diverse roles in consulting, the automotive industry with responsibility for operational excellence, the establishment of his own company, a position on the supervisory board of a mechanical engineering company, and as chairman of a technology foundation, Bernd Hermann joined KARL STORZ in 2017. Staying grounded and authentic is particularly important to him.

What drives him? Working together with all his colleagues to further the goals of the KARL STORZ company and to prepare it for the future. To recharge his batteries, he engages in many kinds of sports. His all-time favorite is to climb up mountains and then ski down.

Holger Mann has been in international personnel management since starting his career in 1993. In various roles, he has collected comprehensive knowledge in the entire field of human resources. Over the course of his career, he has worked at both German and international companies and has become familiar with the needs of globally active family companies.

Before joining KARL STORZ, he was managing director of the German subsidiary of an international automotive supplier. Holger Mann aims to introduce modern human resources instruments to make KARL STORZ the employer of choice in medical technology. In his free time, he likes to enjoy nature while riding his racing bike.

Growth oriented? Absolutely! At ease with constant change and development? Sure! Passionate about agile structures and teaming? Definitely!

Thorsten Molitor embodies all the attributes of a modern, experienced leader. As a fan of the SC　Freiburg soccer team, which competes in the German top league, and Master’s degree holder in physics and business administration, he lived in Singapore for years, where he successfully strengthened the position of KARL STORZ, particularly in the Asian market, before returning to Germany to first head Global Sales and Marketing as Executive Vice President and, since 2022, additionally taking on responsibility for Global Research & Development. He has been an important member of Team KARL STORZ for more than 15 years.

Michael Tröndle has been contributing his experience, loyalty, and extensive expertise to KARL STORZ since 1994. As the head of both Finance and IT, he ensures, with his expertise, that our company operates on a sound basis.

Michael Tröndle is appreciated not only for his professional expertise, but also for his open, transparent, and trust-based leadership and communication style, which promotes collaboration across areas and thereby advances the company’s goals.